Reebok x mita Sneakers Ex-O-Fit Hi S.G. Strap “Gucci” - DROOOL!

Once again Reebok and Mita Sneakers worked on a collaborative sneaker. This time they chose the Ex-O-Fit Hi S.G. Strap. As played out as the red/green Gucci inspired theme might be, we believe Mita Sneakers did some good material choice on these, using oestrich leather, perforated leather and canvas on the upper. The straps come in exotic leather and the white contrasting piping sets some nice accents. The sneaker will be released on October 3rd.


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Reebok x mita Sneakers Ex-O-Fit Hi S.G. Strap “Gucci” - DROOOL!

Fendi Spring/Summer 2010 Accessories!!!

This monday, our features are really footwear focused somehow? Take a look at the shoes and handbags Fendi sent down the runway for Milan Fashion week. I was trying to figure out what the common thread has been in footwear and so far , futuristic Lucite seems to be popping up here there, while the Fendi handbags are very retro/antique looking. All I have to say , is that if you must go the lucite route, that is a beautiful way to go about it. More beauties on the next page , via coutorture.

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Fendi Spring/Summer 2010 Accessories!!!

Gourmet - Nove - Hunter/Papyrus a.k.a Money Green! - DOPE!

Gourmet has just released a new colorway of their new model the Nove in Hunter and Papyrus, this is coming only a few days after we previewed the Royal Lizard colorway of the same shoe that will be released in 2010. This Hunter and Papyrus colorway uses premium nubuck leather on the upper and pig skin leather liner on the inside of the shoe in addition to using a memory foam insole. The premium execution doesn’t stop there as the midsole uses a custom print and the shoelaces use a waxed cotton material. These are available now at select Gourmet retailers including Allike.

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Gourmet - Nove - Hunter/Papyrus a.k.a Money Green! - DOPE!

Levi’s - Engineered Jeans | Limited Edition 1st Standard 10th Blast Jeans

It has been ten years since Levi’s started dressing its wearers in structured jeans that allow for fluidity and flexibility in movement. To celebrate a decade of making some of the best fitting jeans and still standing strong in the competitive denim market, the label has created 99 pairs of limited edition jeans based on the first standard fit created in 1999. Each pair is uniquely hand-sprayed in a bright color palette for an arty lived in look and the fabric is recreated from a hemp and cotton mix, which is a replica of the 1999 version– a solid green selvedge. The jeans are topped off 18 carat-gold buttons and rivets caste from the original moulds. These jeans come housed iin a special commemorative box with matching paint box finish. They are now available online at oki-ni. > Levi’s



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Levi’s - Engineered Jeans | Limited Edition 1st Standard 10th Blast Jeans

Closer look at the Momo x Y-3 Hayworths - DOPE!

New York-based artist Momo has created a special collection of footwear with the adidas collaborative collection with Yohji Yamamoto, Y-3. Based on the Hayworth Mid II, the shoe offers plenty of creative real estate with three different styles featuring the iconic and colorful styles of Momo. The shoes are rumoured to be limited to 350 pairs worldwide with a suggested retail price of $320 USD. The shoes will be available in September in Asia, October 1st in Europe and in the beginning of October in the US.




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Closer look at the Momo x Y-3 Hayworths - DOPE!

When the fakes stop coming - LARGE Knockoff Gucci Shipment Seized!

Via. Shoebizness.com
The Customs and Border Protection in Norfolk, Va discovered $3.8 million pairs of fake Gucci’s during a routine inspection of arriving shipments. As one would expect the shoes were arriving from China and there were 472 cases of them!! Nice work to the CBP!!! That’s a lot of fake Gucci’s! I wonder what they do with all those shoes?? Read the full article HERE.

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When the fakes stop coming - LARGE Knockoff Gucci Shipment Seized!

Evisu Relaunch | A First Look - Revamp

The denim market has gone through a lot of changes in the last two decades. We still remember the time when there was basically only Levi’s out there and then the shift to premium denim in the 90’s. One of the major players, if not the most significant one, was Evisu in the beginning of the 90’s. This year the brand relaunches, finding back to its old values.

Now Evisu is lead by Scott Morrison as creative director, known for founding Paper Denim and Earnest Sewn. The collection pays homage to the fascinating and forgotten roots of the brand.

The re-launch of Evisu will focus on the quality, craftsmanship, and authenticity that made them the “it” jeans in late-90s, when there was a long waiting list for the 12 pairs that Barneys received each month. Evisu was also the first denim brand to sell in mass for over $100 a pair.

Evisu’s new collection will be available exclusively at Barneys in November 2009 and starting from January also at Fred Segal. The new line with consist of 3 collections, with no 2 pairs the same:

• Evisu Genes ($150 to $198)
• Evisu ($198 to $265)
• Private Stock: ($600-$700) Replica quality, one-of-a-kind pieces, hand painted logo and numbered. For this line craftsmen use various techniques to create unique detailing (e.g. burns using cigarette lighters, hand painted buttons etc.)

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Evisu Relaunch | A First Look - Revamp